Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sorrento (7-8 Ely Street) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from £35 to £475 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£25+
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The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.99 and £21.31. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.99 and £21.31. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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